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The practice of fortune telling, still popular today, grew out of beliefs in Renaissance magic and folklore. There are many ways to tell a fortune. Tarot card decks appeared as early as the 1400s; gaming was their first purpose. Soon, however, they became associated more with magic and mysticism, and eventually, fortune telling. Standard card decks evolved early too, and while their main purpose has always been gaming, they too are used for fortune telling. Perhaps the countless possibilities of cards in a shuffled deck led to this. Aware of the public fascination for learning about the future, European and American game manufacturers were quick to produce special fortune-telling card games. These were common in the late 19th century and can still be found today.
This 1887 deck was made by McLoughlin Brothers of New York. "Madame Le Normand's Mystic Cards of Fortune" are in fact a fairly good replica of the special, 36-card deck designed by the famous fortune teller Marie Anne Lenormand (1772-1843), of Paris. The bottom of the instruction sheet is "signed" by the "heirs" of Lenormand. Madame Lenormand was by far the most famous fortune teller of Napoleonic-era France; she advised Empress Josephine, among many others. McLoughlin Brothers here attempted to capitalize on her enduring fame or at least lend an exotic name to a set of fortune-telling cards.


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It has become a tradition for my mum and I to meet up in England and then head to North Wales for a little holiday in the wonderful Abersoch area. Situated on the Llyn Peninsular, we were treated to sea views and the majestic mountains all in one place. I call this my Happy Place.
We stayed in a fabulous B&B called Tide's Reach in Criccieth. The sea fronted townhouse boasted the most gorgeous views and was overlooked by the 15th century castle atop the hill.
The view from the front guest room at Tide's Reach.
Our twin room at Tide's Reach was lovely. Best of all were the English/Welsh breakfasts cooked each morning for us!
Looking up at the castle from our B&B.
Little old me on the beach outside our guest house. Morning strolls were a blessing!
Not every day provided glorious sunshine, but the chance to enjoy the fresh air and seaside feel was too good to be missed. a stroll alongside Abersoch Harbour and the walkway to one of the beaches at this vibrant seaside town was a great time to catch up on our news and stretch our legs.
Each of the benches alongside the walkway to the beach was dedicated to a loved one who had passed. What a truly beautiful place to be remembered.
Right at the tip of the peninsular is Aberdaron, a sleepy little Welsh seaside village with one of the best beached around! The l13th century little white house is now a cafe, but it used to serve as a resting place for monks traveling to a nearby island where there was a monastery.
A truly beautiful beach but be warned....the name of this paradise is Hell's Mouth. Ships have been wrecked by the hidden rocks on many occasion. The sand, while seemingly so inviting, is also known to have quicksand-like properties. Yet is it a real draw for surfers who love the waves coming into this cove. We prefer to enjoy this gem from afar!
They say home is where the heart is and I have to confess I could live in the village of Llanbedrog with this landmark boathouse, "Foxhole' on the beach. As a child I would see this house from a distance, from the rocks I used to climb at the far end of the mile long beach. Now we stay at the side with the little cafe and sandy beach area, and look more closely at this charming little house.
Of course my careful eating plan went out the window while I was on holiday with my mum. We enjoyed the fresh foods of North Wales and discovered some really charming eateries. (More on that in a future post.) I also got to share some of my jewelry pieces with the locals and get inspiration for new lines too.
Finally, the door I fell in love with. In the heart of Llanbedrog, right next to the little church, sits a house with this door. I imagine it could belong to a Hobbit, or a Lord of the Manor, or be a doorway to a mystical land. That's how I like to think about doors!
Join me soon for more on my trip to North Wales. It was a refreshing and much needed break which recharged my positive energy.
Links are provided to help you learn more about my Happy Place. I am not affiliated with any of these places and receive no payment for sharing them with you.
Let me know where your Happy Place is!

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SuperDre 'Ghetto Circus'
The new track from SuperDre crosses Techno thuds with future bass breakdowns for a sum total of one damn captivating track.
SuperDre - Ghetto Circus (Original Mix) by SuperDre
Check out the whole EP here.
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TV On The Radio 'Nine Types of Light' Album Review
To say I love this band would be, simply an understatement. TV on the Radio have grown from their humble two-member original line up to a full line-up of five with contributors like David Bowie stepping into the studio too. They are a band that you need to grow with, a group challenging themselves as much as their audience and you can hear that effort on the records to boot.
Their newest album, 'Nine Types of Light' is set for release this April via Interscope/4AD and the past ten years have been good to the band sonically as their sound has grown into a genre all their own.
The album's opener, oddly named 'Second Song' builds and swings with echoes of INXS and Prince. 'Keep Your Heart' is another classic love dirge from the band, laying out a story of a hearts intentions.
Wild horn sections match the dual energy of Kyp and Tunde's tandem vocals on 'No Future Shock.' The album was recorded out in California and you can almost smell the Pacific in each song- just the gentle kiss of salt water on your lips as you glide over cliffs and shoreline with the 'Killer Crane' and its wilting string section.
Whether it be a synth-laden driving song or an aggressive holler, the band has created a watermark on music for years to come with their infinite types of light.
Groundislava (Wedidit Collective)
Groundislava is an up and coming producer from the depths of Los Angeles, producing stutter step 8-bit beats to help cruising in the warm weather that much easier. His debut album features remixes from Young Montana?, Clive Tanaka and guests Shlohmo, JonWayne and Jake Weary. The only thing that remains a mystery to me is whether I'm supposed to write his production moniker as one word or three.
After a well-received free EP giveaway in early '11, Groundislava's self-titled debut LP + 7" is scheduled for release on 4/19 through the always on point Friends of Friends Music label.
Groundislava - Animal ft. Jake Weary by FoFMusic
1. Pregaming The Rapture
2. Panorama ft. Jake Weary
3. A Grass Day
4. Young Lava
5. Final Impasse
6. The Dig (Digital + 7" only)
7. Animal ft. Jake Weary
8. Shlava ft. Shlohmo & JonWayne
9. Stealth River Mission
10. New Flesh (Digital only)
11. Gravity Hoarding ft. Jake Weary
12. One For Her
13. Animal (Young Montana? remix) (Digital only)
14. Panorama (Clive Tanaka y Beaunoise remix) (Digital + 7" only)
I've been following Splatinum for a while now. They've toyed in nearly all of my favorite sounds at this point, whether it be 2-Step, Future Bass or Dubstep (the good kind). I'd really love to bring them to New Orleans at some point in the future. To get you all interested check out this mix Adam put together for Spring time.
Adams DJ Mix Spring 2011 (FREE DL) by SPLATINUM
214 - First Chair - Unreleased
Jacques Greene - Tell Me - Kingdom Edit
Becoming Real - Closer
Kahn - Helter Skelter
Shy One - Decaffienated Love
DJ Fresh and Sigma - Lassitude - Dillon Francis Remix
Stephan Jacobs ft Binah D'Amore - Closer
Splatinum - Tables Have Turned - Unreleased
Ill-Esha - Cherry Blossoms - Splatinum Remix - Unreleased
Kahn - Like We Used To
Girl Unit - Wut
Gucci Mane - Remember When - Terror Danjah Remix
Chip Tha Ripper - Ain't No Love in Here
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Berou & Canblaster 'KAPONGO DANCE 2011 EP' (Moveltraxx)
Berou & Canblaster are back with an incredible remix EP of their Tropical House tune KAPONGO DANCE. Moveltraxx has put together a remix package with some open appeal. Sinden come with his trendsetter UK touch, Congorock makes it a raw club banger, Big Dope P messes with Ghetto House vibes, Dj Dice does the Cumbia/Moombahton thump and Berou & Canblaster themselves, 100% Ghetto Mental!
BEROU & CANBLASTER - KAPONGO DANCE 2011 EP [MTXLT209] by Moveltraxx
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DJ T. 'The Pleasure Principle' (Get Physical Music)
DJ T. is a living legend as far as I'm concerned. He possesses a flawless sense for taste in dance music whether it be in his track selections in DJ sets, his production or the output Get Physical has been on for the last six years or so.
His second full length, 'The Pleasure Principle' just dropped from Get Physical and features collaborations with vocalists Dave Aju, Jaw (dOP), James Teej, Khan, Nick Maurer and Cari Golden.
Preview his album here. And check out a DJ mix below.
DJ T. - Welcome 2011 - Big Room Mix by DJT.
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Shankles 'Gully Foil EP' (Jus Like Music)
Some free beats and soundscapes from Shankles. Touches right in the heart of the realm of what is making heads nod in the underground these days. Little bit of Four Tet, little bit of Alex B.
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Daedelus & Archimedes @ First annual SXNO
Ideally the audio would be better. I suggest watching this on mute. This was only the second time Daedelus has performed with Archimedes. Archimedes is the moving wall of mirrors and lights behind him by the way.
This was just one segment of many that occurred over the weekend that made the first SXNO, something to talk about until next years line up is announced.
For updates on this past weekend's events and the plans for next year, check out SX-NO.COM.
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Aloe Blacc 'Loving You Is Killing Me' Video
It just doesn't get any more simple and perfect than this video. Aloe Blacc is bringing back soul, one step at a time.
Aloe Blacc tour dates for Europe, Spring 2011.
15 Mar - Toulouse @ Bikini
16 Mar - Poitiers @ Confort Moderne
17 Mar - Nantes @ Olympic
18 Mar - Strasbourg @ Laiterie
19 Mar - Reims @ Cartonnerie
21 Mar - Paris @ La Cigalle
23 Mar - Dijon @ La Vapeur
24 Mar - Luxembourg @ Kulturfabrik
26 Mar - Utrecht @ Tivoli
27 Mar - Amsterdam @ Paradiso
28 Mar - Brussels @ AB Brussels
30 Mar - Cologne @ Live Music Hall
31 Mar - Berlin @ Huxley's
01 Apr - Dresden @ Schlachtof
03 Apr - Linz @ Posthof
04 Apr - Vienna @ Arena
05 Apr - Zurich @ Kaufleuten
07 Apr - Berne @ Dachstock
08 Apr - Milan @ Salumerias della Musica
10 Apr - Munich @ De Kongress
12 Apr - Frankfurt @ Mousontrum
13 Apr - Hamburg @ Docks
14 Apr - Lisbon @ TBC
16 Apr - Stockholm @ Berns
17 Apr - Aarhus @ Voxhall
18 Apr - Copenhagen @ Vega
20 Apr - Lille @ Aeronef
21 Apr - Bordeaux @ Krakatoa
22 Apr - Bourges @ Printemps de Bourge
23 Apr - Lyon @ Transbordeur
24 Apr - Paris @ Trianon
26 Apr - Birmingham @ HMV Institute (Library)
27 Apr - Manchester @ Academy 3
28 Apr - Glasgow @ Oran Mor
30 Apr - Live at Leeds festival, UK
01 May - London @ Scala
02 May - Brighton @ Concorde 2
04 May - Lisbon @ Aula Magna
Hope to bring him through New Orleans in the Spring.
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Filthy + Social Service + SimplePlay present SXNO :: March 19 & 20
This weekend will prove to be an epic one for the city of New Orleans with the first annual SXNO Festival taking place March 19th & 20th @ Howlin Wolf.
Saturday March 19th ::
Salva (Frite Nite Records) (LIVE)
B. Bravo (Frite Nite Records)
Epcot (Frite Nite Records)
Carmine P. Filthy
Visuals by Dr. Strangeloop (Brainfeeder)
Sunday March 20th ::
Daedelus (Ninjatune, Brainfeeder)
TOKiMONSTA (Brainfeeder)
Shlohmo (Friends of Friends, Wedidit)
Ryan Pearce
Visuals by Dr. Strangeloop (Brainfeeder)
Check out a mix for Offbeat Magazine here with all the headlining artists.
Limited SXNO t-shirt design by Jac Currie from Defend New Orleans can be previewed here.
And most importantly you can get your tickets HERE.
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Daedelus "Overwhelmed ft. Bilal" + Tour Info
For those that were not digging deep in the 'electronic' section of their local record store around 2001, Daedelus first hit the bins around that time. I recall picking up 12"s off Prefuse 73's label Eastern Developments and I'm thinking I have at least one from Plug Research. To celebrate his 10 years off dropping intricate and inventive beats on his he is both, embarking on a tour and releasing a new album. 'Bespoke' which features Baths, Bilal, Busdriver and many more due April 26th on heavyweight Ninja Tune.
And most importantly, Daedelus is coming through to New Orleans for the first annual SXNO Festival dedicated to the advancement of Electronic & Dance Music.
Daedelus @ SXSW March 16th-19th Austin, TX
March 17th Austin, TX**Friends of Friends Day Party
w/ Shlohmo, Mexicans with Guns, Baths, Salva and more...
March 18th Austin, TX AM Only Showcase
w/ MSTRKRFT, Egyptrxxx, Araab Music, Skrillex and more...
March 19th Austin, TX @ SXSW**Magical Properties official SXSW
w/ Tokimonsta, Sepalcure, Matthewdavid, Shlohmo and more...
Magical Properties 3 Tour Dates
(w/ Tokimonsta, Shlohmo and new Archimedes visual show!)
March 15th Dallas, TX @ Trees
March 20th New Orleans, LA @ Howlin' Wolf
March 22nd Oxford, MS @ The Lyric
March 23rd Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
March 25th Tallahassee, FL @ Engine Room
March 27th Miami, FL @ Ultra
March 29th Washington DC @ U Haul
March 30th Philadelphia, PA @ North Star
April 1st Syracuse, NY @ Wescott Theater*
April 2nd Brooklyn, NY @ MHOW*
April 5th Montreal, WC @ La Belmont
April 6th Buffalo, NY @ Soundlab
April 7th Toronto, ON @ Wrongbar
April 9th Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
April 13th Denver, CO @ Cervantes
April 14th Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
April 16th Indio, CA @ Coachella
April 18th Arcata, CA @ Humbrews
April 20th Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
April 21st Portland, OR @ Branx
April 23rd Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
*denotes Samiyam in place of Tokimonsta
Daedelus - Tailor-Made feat. Milosh (TOKiMONSTA Remix) by Ninja Tune
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Mark E 'Stone Breaker' (Spectral Sound) :: Release Date :: 16 May 2011
If you're into quality House music, then chances are, you've already caught a few edits, remixes or original productions by Wolverhampton-reared, Birmingham-based DJ/producer Mark E. Last year, his stunning remix of Matthew Dear's "Little People (Black City)" introduced him to the Ghostly/Spectral fold and now the label has arranged for the release of his debut full length 'Stone Breaker.'
With the return to classic and precise production coming from producers like Mark E, Nicolas Jaar, Wolf + Lamb and Soul Clap- it would seem House music is reaching back to its roots, which makes me want to throw my hands in the air and thank the heavens we are finally getting over the progressive/electro garbage that's been flooding the culture for the past ten years.
I am looking forward to this album and I think you should too.
Big thanks to Spectral for releasing this album on a double LP, something they failed to do with 'Black City.'
VINYL TRACKLIST (Vinyl comes with CD version of album)
A. Archway
B1. Belvide Beat
B2. Quatro
C1. Got To Get Me There
C2. Deny This
D. Black Moon
CD/Digital TRACKLIST:
01. Archway
02. Black Country Saga
03. Belvide Beat
04. Quatro
05. Got To Get Me There
06. Deny This
07. Black Moon
08. Oranges
09. The Day
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This Sunday we have a special edition of Bass Church. We're gonna make Dragon's Den rattle.
MOCHIPET (Daly City Records | San Fransisco, CA)
Supported artists such as: Big Boi (Outkast), MIA, Rusko, Ellen Allien, DJ Qbert, Autechre, Modeselektor, Kid Koala, Daedelus, Glitch Mob, Flying Lotus, Spank Rock, Drop the Lime, and more...
Has toured through out Asia, Europe, Canada, and The United States in festivals and venues such as Burning Man (Black Rock City), Treasure Island (San Francisco), Trinumeral, WMC (Miami), Webster Hall (NYC), Bently Reserve (San Francisco), Alchemeyez (Hawaii), Low End Theory (Los Angeles), Howeird Street Fair (San Francisco), EmergenSee (Oregon),
Clash Magazine (UK)
"Top Electronic Artists of 2008 - Savaged edits over schizphreaked beats sizzled Mochipet's great album into our charts…talent populated this sonic bullet."
URB Magazine
"One very versatile producer…bass custom built to move booties of the large persuasion."
Toph One (XLR8R)
"keep an ear on that Mochipet character–his shit is DOPE."
Pitchfork Media
"…wacky interpretations overlap psychotically in a glorious flourish of creativity."
Kid Koala (Ninjatune)
"Mochipet is hilariously funky. He should score the next Katamari video game!"
"Mochipet is THE MAN, and his beats were off the chain..."
also featuring:
Quickie Mart (Space Monkey Radio | Los Angeles, CA)
Innerlign (Airtight Imprint, Bass Church | Austin, TX)
with local support from:
Gris Gris (Below C Level, Bass Church | New Orleans, LA)
Unicorn Fukr vs Rus (Louisiana Dubstep, Bass Church | New Orleans, LA)
Shanook (Louisiana Dubstep, Bass Church | New Orleans, LA)
Rekanize (Kinetic | Gulfport, MS)
OttO (Kinetic, WTF | Baton Rouge, LA)
Mr Cool Bad Guy (Bassbin Safari, Bass Church | New Orleans, LA)
The Real Steven (Kinetic, Velcro | New Orleans, LA)
Carmine P. Filthy (Nite Music, Bass Church | New Orleans, LA)
Ryan Pearce (King of Bros, Size Thick | New Orleans, LA)
Sunday March 6, 2011
9 pm | $10
Dragon's Den
435 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA
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The Troy Police Department will hold a memorial service and open house as it celebrates National Police Week through Saturday, May 19.
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� The department will pay tribute to officers who have lost their lives in the line duty, as well as honor those who currently serve, at a memorial service at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, in front of the police station, 500 W. Big Beaver Road.
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A private awards ceremony will also be held during the week to honor outstanding achievements by members of the department. Honored this year as Officer of the Year is Officer Jason Clark. The Command Officer of the Year is Sergeant Joe Haddad and the Non-Sworn Employee of the Year is Police Service Aide Donald Buckbee.
During this week, the department will take extra time to remember the three Troy officers who have died in the line of duty. On Dec. 11, 1969, Officer Charles Smetana was killed in a car crash while driving to help citizens involved in an injury accident. On April 22, 1974, Officer Martin Chivas was shot and killed by burglars while investigating a burglary in progress. On September 11, 2001, Officer Charles Mulvihill died when he suffered apparent heart failure while responding to a call for service.
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Four years ago, Sen. William Armstrong (R., Colo.) introduced legislation to curb the wanton practice of plowing up highly erodible land to increase farm production at a time of runaway surpluses. Earlier this month, a measure setting stiff penalties for this promiscuous sod-busting was signed into law as part of the 1985 farm bill. In the interim, the nation lost about 24 billion tons of topsoil to erosion.
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Two men come into the Stash looking to sell a Batman item so large that Walt needs to go outside to see it. Intrigued, Mike, Bryan and Ming follow Walt to the street where they discover a replica of the Batcycle. Although Walt doesn't think his wife would let him have the motorcycle, Ming takes him for a ride with in the Robin sidecar, then Bryan does the same with Mike. For another transaction, a seller brings in The Amazing Spider-Man with The Fantastic Four Board Game inspiring the guys to play a quick game before Walt officially purchases it. Walt passes on a Back to the Future license plate signed by Christopher Lloyd. Separately, famed Batman illustrator Greg Capullo sits in with Kevin and the gang on the podcast.


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We recently purchased a 4G mobile hotspot from Verizon. It's a tiny thing with magical powers. With just one press of a button, it turns the immediate area around it into a Wi-Fi hotspot. You can plug it into a power source, or it will run on batteries for about 4 hours.
A similar device, called the Mi-Fi, has been around for a couple of years, but those are 3G only. The 4G Mi-Fi is coming soon.
What does 4G Mean?
Without getting unnecessarily technical, we are talking about the technology that Cellular communications companies use to deliver wireless Internet connectivity. The 'G' stands for 'Generation' so 3G is third generation technology and 4G is fourth generation technology. 4G is better. It's faster and it goes farther. That's the good news. The bad news is that it exists only in limited areas. Below is Verizon's coverage map, 4G is represented by the dark splotches, the red is 3G coverage, and the white is no coverage at all.
How Fast is 4G?
We live in our motorhome and happened to be staying in a friend's driveway in Franklin, Tennessee, just south of Nashville. It is a solid 4G area – and it was exciting to use our 4G connection. Click a link – you're there. Watch a video all the way thru – no hesitations. What a joy! For those of you who like numbers, I ran a speed test using testmy.net and here's the result:
Read that as 9 1/2 Megabits/per second. A really good 3G speed would be 500Kbps – that's 500 Kilobits/second, or 1/2 Megabit/per second. We were browsing the Internet at 20 times normal speed! We never wanted to leave. This was not only 4G, but it was extra fast 4G.
The 3G signal available from our same location was horrible. It was extra bad 3G. Here's a screen shot of that speed test:
That's just over 1/4 Mbps! Our spot in Franklin, Tennessee is the poster child for why you want a new 4G device. With it, using the Internet was a joy. Without it was torture.
Data Limits
In the Tortoise and the Hare, the blazing fast bunny runs out of energy. With our blazing fast 4G Internet connection, we quickly ran out of our data allotment. Our mobile hotspot device was on a $49/mo plan for 5 Gigabytes of data transfer. After one week and 4 Gigabytes of usage, we changed our plan to the $80/mo for 10 Gigabytes of data. Today, May 28, we're at 9.88 Gigabytes. We're in Ohio now, outside of any 4G area and we're using our 3G Droid cellphones, tethered to our computers for Internet access. Verizon's penalty for going over our allotment really isn't too bad – $10/Gigabyte of overage. If we were still in the good 4G area that had lousy 3G, we would probably pay the overage.
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If you're going to buy a cellular wireless Internet device now anyway, why not get 4G as long as it also does 3G? Notice the lights in my picture above of our mobile hotspot – there's a 4G indicator light as well as a 3G indicator. If it can't find any 4G signal, it will connect with a 3G. If you have a 3G only device – you'll be very disappointed in Franklin, Tennessee!
If you aren't already planning on buying such a device, then it's a harder decision. Is it worth upgrading when 4G is still so rare? Pay close attention to the coverage map for your provider before deciding. Geeks like us just gotta have it!
Your Mileage May Vary!
Don't take any speed test, or anyone else's (even ours!) experience as gospel. Speeds vary from minute to minute, mile to mile, and computer to computer. This story is useful just to let you know how drastic the speed difference *can* be between 3G and 4G.
by Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour
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Is there a thread on Geeks on Tour (GOT) about the AT&T plans and devices? We're locked into AT&T for 2 years, as I upgraded to an I-Phone a few months ago: ouch on the change from my 9 year old plan.
What in the world were you doing in Franklin, anyway? 😀
Hi Chris and Jim! We remember the Wilmington TT well as our daughter used to live near there 🙂
We've been at the RAINY and STORMY FMCA G.L.A.S.S. Rally this weekend and are strongly considering coming out of the dark ages with our internet connection. (Still have those really old cell phones and the America's Choice Verizon plan with unlimited minutes and SLOW connection). Wish you had been here to give your seminars! We did spend a lot of time with the Verizon guy that was here, though, and had also spent time at the store in Casa Grande last week before we left. The store was pushing the tablet connection (sort of like an I-pad) but the guy here was pushing your new toy..which at the moment looks like the best deal to us. One of my questions is would we be okay with the 5G plan? We have 2 laptops, never watch movies, but do read a lot of blogs. We watch video clips if somebody like you or our son posts something of interest. Almost anything we change to is going to double our Verizon bill, so Tom is not happy about that!


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Honda was begun in the late 1940s as Japan struggled to rebuild following the second World War. Company founder Soichiro Honda first began manufacturing piston rings before turning his attention to inexpensive motorcycles. Mr. Honda always had a passion for engineering, and this became evident by the wild sales success of his motorcycles in the 1960s and by competing head-to-head against the world's best on racetracks. Today, Honda is a juggernaut, offering class-leading machines in most every category and with products from the world of powersports, to Honda cars, robots and now even personal jets. Check out our expert Honda motorcycle reviews below.
Sub-300cc Sporty Bike Shootout + Video
The Lightweight Nakeds Comparo we did last September was such a hoot we decided to do it again on a few more little thumper/screamers.
Middleweight Intermediate Sportbike Shootout + Video
We pit the Kawasaki Ninja 650 against Yamaha's FZ6R and Honda's new CBR650F.
2014 EICMA: 2015 Honda Africa Twin Video
Kevin Duke shares his thoughts on the proposed Honda Africa Twin prototype, live from EICMA
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Kevin Duke is live at EICMA offering a look at what we could expect in the Honda RC213V-S.
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Honda revealed its new True Adventure prototype, the modern Africa Twin in spirit if not in name.
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MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was on hand to help Honda reveal the new RC213V-S prototype.
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It's easy for us to get carried away in the spirit of the MOment, no matter what we're testing.
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I know by now
That no-one cheers up when told to
That it's more the arms that hold you
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Of course I know
But you can't blame me for trying
I could hardly hear you crying
For the traffic overhead
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For it to be dishonest
For you to be undone
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FPB urges businesses to report offences
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning that soaring crime against businesses ravages the communities they serve and could cause many firms to fold.
Following a survey of the ̵6;invisible crime̵7; against businesses, in which 80 per cent of respondents said they were worried about crime on their doorsteps, the FPB is calling for better protection in order to encourage more small firms to report offences.
According to Home Office statistics, the total cost of crime against businesses has increased by almost 20 per cent since 2004 ̵1; from 10.5 billion to £12.6 billion. However, 28 per cent of firms ̵1; double the amount in 2004 ̵1; are not reporting all of the crimes committed against them in the past 12 months.
While more than a third of businesses who took part in the survey, carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), claimed they would not report an incident due to the lack of confidence in a suitable police response, two thirds suggested that they would consider not reporting a crime if there was only a relatively small loss or damage to their premises. Just over half are not confident that the police understand the issues they face and 68 per cent believe that the police are not adequately tackling crime against businesses.
̶0;Many firms are faced with the costs incurred by repeated crimes against their premises. This significantly impacts on growth and, in many cases, their ability to survive,̶1; said the FPB̵7;s Chief Executive, Phil Orford. ̶0;The knock-on effect for local economies, in terms of inward investment, employment and community confidence can also be devastating. We need a more visible, proactive police presence. There must also be a change in the culture of not reporting crimes, so that the perpetrators stand a greater chance of being caught and are prevented from reoffending.̶1;
Of the businesses surveyed, 58 per cent said they had been victims of one or more crimes over the past 12 months. The survey revealed that crime has had a negative impact on business location decisions (73 per cent), inward investment (62 per cent), expansion decisions (57 per cent) and recruitment (49 per cent).
Image: Phil Orford, FPB̵7;s Chief Executive


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Is Lorzone A Narcotic
What are narcotics?
Strictly speaking: Narcotics are any medications that cause sedation. We typically use this term specifically with opiates like morphine and demerol (meperidine hydrochloride). ...Read more
Narcotic (Definition)
A natural or synthetic alkaloid compound that has morphine-like qualities. Other examples are codeine, heroin, Meperidine (demerol). They are classified based on their intrinsic activity & where they interact in the central nervous system. They are involved in pain transmission ...Read more
What are narcotics made of?
Opioids: Most narcotics are a derivative of opium in one way or another. ...Read more
Is a lidaderm patch a narcotic?
No: Lidaderm contains lidocaine. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic, not a narcotic. ...Read more
Are narcotics emetogenic drugs?
Frequently: Opioid narcotics often produce nausea and vomiting as a side effect. ...Read more
Can prescribed narcotics be bad for you?
Yes: They can be harmful. There are risks with any treatment or medication. Risks of opioids (narcotics) are tolerance, dependence, addiction, decreased immune function, decreased testosterone levels, breathing problems, and death. Opioid related deaths now outnumber deaths related to cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines combined. It's a serious issue in the US, as our prescriptions rate has skyrocket. ...Read more
How long will narcotics stay in your system?
Depends on the drug: Different drugs have different rates that the body can eliminate them from the body. The common measurement for this is "half life, " which describes the average time needed for the body to eliminate one-half of the current level of drug circulating in the body (it is always an estimate because people differ in their liver's capacity to metabolize different drugs). ...Read more
How can you treat pain without using narcotics?
Yes.: However you still should see your family doctor or a pain specialist. ...Read more
Why does narcotic drugs make some people hyper?
Paradoxical Effects: Some individuals have what are called "paradoxical reactions" to opioids or other central nervous system depressive medications, leading to excitement or stimulation. These reactions are more common with smaller doses of the medications, and sound consistent with what you are describing. The reason for paradoxical reactions is unclear. ...Read more
How are narcotics used in the field of medicine?
Narcotics: To reduce pain & suppress cough.Get a more detailed answer ›
What are some of the most common narcotic drugs?
Narcotic drugs: Firstly the use of therm narcotics implies illegality. The proper term is opioid medication. Most common are morphine derived (hydro morphine, oxymorons etcc), Codeine derived (hydro condone, oxycodone etc,), fentanyl products, burprenorphine, methadone. ...Read more
Does teasalon have the same effect as a narcotic?
Both are cough suppressants. Narcotics block the cough reflex, whereas tessalon is more of a topical anesthetic.
Both are effective, and can be used together. ...Read more
What is the definition or description of: narcotic?
Opium-like Chemical: A natural or synthetic alkaloid compound that has morphine-like qualities. Other examples are codeine, heroin, Meperidine (demerol). They are classified based on their intrinsic activity & where they interact in the central nervous system. They are involved in pain transmission and other physiological functions.. ...Read more
What do you use to flush narcotics out of your system?
Time: This should not take more than a few days. ...Read more
I need some tips do deal with the pain other than narcotics?
Physician: Physician trained in pain management is your best guide. Technicks could include rehabilitation therapy, phisical therapy, antinflammotary drugs, antidepressants, psychological counseling, surgical correction in some cases. Find the pain center in the University Medical Center where they can offer broad spectrum of options. ...Read more
Can you tell me how to get narcotic pills out of your system?
It depends.: What are the narcotics, what dosages have you been on, for how long and for what ailment? Need answers to these questions before a meaningful answer can be suggested. My advice would therefore be seek medical help in an attempt to get answers to the above questions first. A good place to start would be with your pcp first. Be well. ...Read more
What's the best way to get off pain medications without narcotics?
Activity: Mild to moderate activity is always beneficial especially if it can address some of the underlying causes of the pain. There are non-narcotic meds that can substantially reduce the transmission of pain signals to and in your brain. You should probably see a pain specialist and discuss your goals. Don't rely entirely on passive therapies such as interventional pain procedures or chiropractic. ...Read more
How do people get prescribed enough narcotics that they get addicted?
Opioids and addictio: I do not think that physicians prescribe opioids to get one addicted. Addiction is complicated and involves a host of issues. Physicians always risk stratify when prescribing opioids in order minimize the risks of addiction and side effects. ...Read more
Can you tell me more about narcotic pain medications actually aggravating the pain?
This can happen in: Two ways. One, you actually increase the number of mu receptors by chronic use of opioid medications and making you have an increased sensitivity to pain along with developing a resistance to the opioid effects at current levels, always needing more. Or, second, you can develop opioid induced hyperalgesia, which is an acute reaction to opioids leading to exquisite pain that gets worse with dosing. ...Read more
I've been on presc. Narcotics for a year & I want off them without withdrawls! Is it possible?
Talk to prescriber: Most doctors would love to stop prescribing opioids so talk to your doctor about it. Typically you slowly wean down the meds as tolerated. Good luck. ...Read more
I am nine days into a narcotic detoxand am finally feeling better. Scared about after it ends?
Continue to get help: If you are being treated for narcotic addiction, I say keep on the program. The fact that you are feeling better is a good sign. You are breaking the chemical addiction. The fact that you are worried about going through life without narcotics tells me that you need more help with the psychological addiction. You need counseling to explore how you became addicted and how to keep it from happening again. ...Read more
Can you recommend a medication that can actually help me sit still (no narcotics) and stay still?
I cannot: Without knowing what you are asking I will be unable to answer this question. Why do you need to sit still? ...Read more
Can drugs affect your behavior even after they have left your system completely? This is first time use of the narcotic
Yes be careful: Inappropriate use of narcotics is the main reason for the drug problem in America ...Read more
I need your expertise, is highly restrictive due its classification as a schedule 2 narcotic. Would this eventually become even remotely possible?
Unclear: Your question is unclear. Ask again.Get a more detailed answer ›
Why do strong narcotics have no reaction to some ppl unless given stronger doses? If I take such drugs I feel nothing, not even the high others feel
Several possible: Reasons for opiate resistence include over saturation (tolerance), unique source of the pain, emotional issues, etc. Try to work with your ohysicians to tinker with drugs, dosages, schedules, adding in psychotherapy and other non-drug interventions like accupuncture, meditation, massage, exercise, diet, hormones, etc. Best wishes. ...Read more
Is methyprednisolone 4mg a narcotic?
No: It is corticosteroid.Get a more detailed answer ›
Is Robitussin (guaifenesin) A-C a narcotic?
An ingredient is: The codeine in it is classified as a narcotic. ...Read more
Is tessalon a narcotic?
No: It is a ester type local anesthetic which anesthetizes respiratory passages decreasing the cough reflex. ...Read more
Is hydramine a narcotic?
Hydramine: Hydramine is not a narcotic. It is used primarily as an antihistamine for running noses and coughs. ...Read more
Is loratadine a narcotic?
No: Loratadine is an antihistamine - it is not a narcotic. ...Read more
Do narcotics make you sweat?
Yes: Yes they can sometimes. Sweating is a common symptom of narcotic withdrawal ...Read more
Can narcotics lower cortisol?
Yes: Chronic opioid use can lower cortisol levels although the clinical significance of these lowered levels is debatable. They can decrease testosterone level to a point that symptoms develop. ...Read more
Is narcotics anonymous successful?
NA: Yes. This has been a very successful program for many people. ...Read more
Do narcotics work on abscess pain?
Somewhat: Narcotics will decrease the pain of an abscess somewhat, but treatment with drainage and/or antibiotics is required. ...Read more
Which narcotics do not cause miosis?
Miosis: All true opioids will cause miosis to some degree dependent on doses given. ...Read more
How do narcotics affect unborn child?
See below: Narcotics will cause respiratory depression and sedation. ...Read more
What are the new narcotic analgesics?
New opioids for pain: Most of the new products coming out have abuse deterrence or resistance built into the product. Embed (morphine), HysinglaER (hydrocodone), Zohydro (hydrocodone), Exalgo (hydromorphone), Opana ER-Crush resistant, ...Read more
What are the most addictive narcotics?
OxyContin: Very high on the list in us. When people take narcotics for pain, they are unlikely to become addictive to the drug. However, narcotics gives an intoxicated high when use in high doses. Also powerful anxiety reliever. Dilaudid, heroin, vicodin, Duragesic (fentanyl) other powerful narcotic that induced rapid addiction if use for other reason than pain. Close follow up with physician important. ...Read more
Could any narcotics help abscess pain?
Yes: Antibiotics and Codeine are temporary aids for an abscess until definitive treatment. ...Read more
Can weightlifters use narcotic analgesics?
Not recommended:
If weight lifting hurts - need to find out why or you should not be doing it.
It should be fun.
Need to see a trainer - let it heal and start under supervision
If it still hurts you must see a physician ...Read more


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To see how shallow the Culture Wars have become, how distant from reason and reflection both sides now are, look no further than this week's bizarre political spat over Sweden.
In his rally speech in Florida on 18 February, President Trump listed all the places that have recently been smite by Islamist terror: Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Nice. And Sweden, apparently. He mentioned something that happened 'last night in Sweden'. But nothing of Islamist note happened in Sweden on 17 February. Cue media ridicule, the trending of the snarky hashtag #SwedenIncident, and a war of words between anti-Trump people saying Sweden is fine and Trumpites saying it's become a hell on Earth thanks to mass migration.
This weird propaganda war, this clash between a vision of Sweden as a liberal heaven that's doing super with its refugees and Sweden as a nation that's one Muslim migrant away from becoming Islamic State Jnr, tells you everything you need to know about Western public life today.
On one side we have the deflective politics of fear of the right-leaning set in the Culture War, of those lining up behind Trump and Le Pen and others, who shallowly and wrongly view the malaise in Western values as something brought about by foreigners, by Them, by cocky young blokes from Syria. And on the other side we have something that's possibly even worse: the fatal evasion of the more leftish side in the Culture War. The refusal of those who profess to be liberal and progressive to confront, far less address, some pretty indisputable cultural tensions in the 21st-century West, some of which are indeed related to Muslim migration.
The rallying of certain right-wingers to Trump's Sweden-bashing shows how fuelled by fear is the Culture War panic over mass migration into Europe. Sweden has been taking in large numbers of Syrians since 2011. In 2014 and 2015 it took in 244,000 asylum seekers, the highest number per capita of any European nation. And as a result it has become a rape-infested dystopia, Trumpites claim. Murders have risen, Sweden's fair women are not safe, and petty crime is rampant, they say. Nigel Farage backed up Trump by saying Malmo, a Swedish city that has taken in a lot of people from the Middle East, is now a 'rape capital… due to EU migrant policies'.


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2016 Six Flags Fright Fest Review
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The following is a list of each haunt's individual length.
In the beginning of the evening Three of the haunts open at 5:30pm the other three open at 6:00pm
Big Top Terror
3.5 Minutes
4.5 Minutes
Gates of Hell
8.5 Minutes
6.5 Minutes
Manslaughter Manner
4 Minutes
Massacre Medical center
4 Minutes
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Since people move through haunted attractions at different
rates, your time will vary. Note:
The time shown here represents the actual time spent moving
forward through the attraction. Time spent waiting in queue
lines, staging areas, intro scenes, rules rooms and when traffic
jams cause patrons to come to a halt, has been subtracted.
Big Top Terror
A new addition to Fright Fest. This clowned themed experience is located near the American Eagle in the kid themed area of the Country Fair zone. The standard rules are read by a staff member once you get to the front of the queue. Flooded in UV blacklight the path is decorated with sketches of clowns and splatter on the walls. Around each turn handwritten warnings to go back and impending danger with a few DC Jokeresque HaHaHaHa.... scribbled in random locations. Wandering through the children's' room there are Teddy Bears on the shelves and popcorn boxes lined along the walls, and yes more clown "sketches". No haunt is complete with a UV reactive vortex and a maze. This is the best part of the haunt. Vinyl strips of red and white alternating colors on the walls and being hung overhead. As you pass you have to ascertain the correct direction to make your way through. There is no wrong answer as long as you don't get turned around. Most of the actors would scream from hidden spots and around corners. No banter or giggling or clown defined scare that panic a suffer of Coulrophobia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coulrophobia
The second of two "new" haunts, in all reality an improved version of last year's' Fear haunt, formally located in the water park has a new location in the Southwest Territory zone. Is a very dark path, dimly lit, with various fears of the "creepy crawly" type such as... Entomo-, Anachro-, Ophido-, and Melisso type phobias. Many of which were such items attached to the walls and not many obstacles found in the maze. Most rooms were separated by strips of black plastic to obscure your view so you would not be able to prepare you for the next infested room. There had been actors in the haunt popping out from the sides and concealed corners to once again, scream or make a type of alarming noise as you pass. The walls were black, which made it quite difficult to identify what room you were in and what to be afraid of, and not much in decoration was done with an exception to spiderwebs and bee / hornet nests. There were a few exceptions such as making your way through the bee filled zone complete with "flying" bees large menacing looking hives and quality audio. There was a very impressive giant snake at the ready and attempting to fill you with venom. The flank attack fell short since you can identify your impending doom as you walked toward it, and the operator's light colored clothes showing behind the control mechanism. Even the counterweights could be counted if one was inclined to do so. If you have one of these fears, this is the haunt for you. The constant reminder that these things exist on planet earth and quite possibly near your home will make you jumpy.
Gates of Hell
The longest haunt in the park and possibly having the most actors, this is put together well. Found in the entrance of the Picnic Grove Section of Yankee Harbor. Ready to go in, a Six Flags Park attendant informed us of the rules and told us to enter. Right away you are greeted by various inhabitants from different directions and not just simply "around the corner". The actors here had more of a speaking part, telling us it's not a good idea to go forward and what may happen if we do. Questioning us why we are here. And begging us for pieces of our flesh and souls. There were a few animatronics that would trigger a little late so we had to stop and turn around to see what may have caused the racket behind us. Once you go into the smaller maze you pass through an open area and enter the main haunt. As you open the door the audio and strobes hit you, and again greeted immediately as you venture this new path. More in design and decorations are found along the wall mostly themed like any respectable haunt would. Still pretty dimly lit to actually see any detail the actors dressed in detailed costumes did their part well. Many set pieces and animatronics were there to keep you looking around. At times our tribe got split up and had to take separate short paths, or paused us while a member went ahead and we had to stay behind for an extremely small amount of time, we would regroup in the very near future. This happened on several occasions. The actors did a bang up job on this and were always in character even tho I messed up and did not quite follow their directions. The second part of this haunt started off with simple black walls and black picture frames with the canvas becoming alive with human features, until we got to a new area which was more of a uniform design white opaque walls with static zombie silhouettes being lit from behind and cyclone fencing covering that. Actors with their jumpscares from the various locations of the multiple twists and turns as you make to the butcher room. This final scene would make Hannibal Lecter's mouth water. Many body pieces on display, the deli workers keeping busy and tending to their tasks. Highly detailed with props and perfect lighting, this set complimented the actors masks costuming, props, and acting. As brief as the encounter was, by far the best room of the house.
One of the most unique uses of Six Flags property. This haunt is located in Roaring Rapids. No, you will not get wet, after the regular summer season the rapids are drained and the round river rafts are put into storage. The path to this one is long and traveled. It takes you to where the regular dock is where you usually get on for the ride. This is where the line for the haunt begins. Others were also in line maybe seven other people. Those seven were two other groups. Who went right before us. It wasn't long where it was our turn, the Six Flags attendant let us know about the rules and we headed down the small set of stairs into the channel of the rapids. Here the park has designed this twisting corridor of poured concrete by adding various military themed obstacles. It seemed to be somewhat effective, there could have been zombies hiding anywhere. Small communication stations, entering ransacked bivouacs and lean-tos. Exploring more reminded us even though we were in an open air outdoors type of haunt we cannot leave in any direction. To move forward to the end was our only option, scaling those walls would be impossible. There is very little lighting mostly the ambient light from the park and other shop lights and lamps as part of the set design was more than enough. The props were well thought out, the sets were minimum with random construction items, desks, picnic benches and other outdoors type of furniture. But they fit the theme well and were certainly more than appropriate. The other groups ahead of us we never saw, which I thought we would catch up with them given the spacing between us. But maybe it was all the turns of the rapids that constantly kept them hidden from our view. There was a decent amount of actors usually two per scene. Some were incapacitated and tried to reach for you as you passed, others would come out of nowhere to give a good scare. Another group did catch up with us, but this was no fault of the park or design of the haunt. They were frightened enough that they passed buy us in a flash and disappeared out into the darkness, which shows how much comfort space is around you and the zombies free roam area. There were some park employees found in the path during our walk. Management it seemed, and were walking the other way in our direction. There was no concern or emergency. But whatever their quest was I hope it was taken care of. We did find the end and had to walk up a ramp to get out of the channel with zombies trailing behind us we felt completely safe after we reached the top.
Manslaughter Manner
Found in the SouthWest Territory we head up to the front of the line, the Six Flags employee recites the haunts basic rules and are let in. Moderately decorated you are roaming in an old home. The rooms are and halls are wide and easy to navigate. Once you start exploring a masked female character wearing "old timey" clothing and popping out from around the corner comes at you with a shriek, this theme happens all through the haunt. You will experience multiple identical versions of these "wives" it seemed there was some sort of script or verbal warnings but is very difficult to understand them due to the overpowering audio track, which was just basic thuds and various non descript "horror" ambiance. The path was laid out nicely. You experience areas like the Living room, study, kitchen and an extremely long closet. The various effects were nice mostly the "faulty wiring" witnessed in various locations, there are many jump scares created by the actors and the animatronics. It seemed to end somewhat abruptly and somewhat a quick path.
Massacre Medical Center
Also found at Country Fair nestled in the center if the Midway games. We were the only ones in line so the attendant ushered us to the from door read us the rules, and allowed us to enter. We entered the long corridor and once passed the hanging black plastic strips we saw that the patients had full control of the mental health facility. Approaching the check in counter you can clearly see that the residents have clearly checked out. And we were left to wander the halls as the committed passed us by talking nonsensical gibberish. Some which were still locked up trying to break free from their caged rooms, or wandering in and out from the halls to the rooms and offices. Some pretending to be doctors, or were they pretending? Our trip through halls into the operating rooms was highly detailed. Blood splattered on the grimy walls, broken fixtures and scattered papers all around us. Hospital and surgical equipment obviously used and mistreated by the recently escaped patients. At various doorways there would be a freestanding wall creating a bit of a T-intersection not knowing what you are about to witness in the next room, great concept for traffic flow and to heighten the scare. This haunt has the most complete and thought out path, no plain black walls. Open rooms to walk through and highly detailed sets and corridors. They even have a disabled ambulance sitting there for one of the scenes. It all comes together nicely at the end with a lightly decorated egress to slowly bring you back to the amusement park's reality instead of the quickly abrupt exit where you are in the haunt one second and immediately back on the grounds of Great America.
Shows are also a part of Fright Fest and included with your admission cost.
The go-to show is without a doubt is Love at First Fright housed in the indoor Grand Music Hall in Hometown Square. This long running show is a musical filled with Halloween related characters, and songs which fit the bill. Every year the show's script is updated with popular references that may have occurred the current season.
The only other show with music and choreography was Dead Man's Party - Unleashed in the open air eating of the Wildness Theatre, in the Yukon Territory. Greeted by Miss Dixie I did have high hopes for this show which I saw another version the previous year. But this was a brutal change from 2015. The main difference was the lip syncing, It's fine when you have to sing to a track when no live band is available. But we have live singers right in front of me, do not move your lips to the words and please don't use a microphone like you need amplification. The other complaint, songs I've never heard of. There was maybe one song I might have recognized as a current hit or on the pop charts. But there are some really odd selections compared to last year which were themed for the season and most members of the audience could sing along if they wanted to.
If you are in the mood for total strangers being your best friend take the chance and visit professional hypnotist Dr. Susan Rosen. Performing at the Pictorium in Hometown Square. She is not new to this type of entertainment, and has the history to prove it. Each show can vary depending on the volunteers and the individual's' vulnerability to the power of hypnosis.
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Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It occupies almost 200 thousand square kilometers (roughly the size of Austria and Hungary put together) of which approximately 94% is mountainous.
Often referred to as the "Switzerland of Central Asia," Kyrgyzstan is mostly covered by the great Tian Shen mountain range - a northern arm of the Himalayas – which reaches heights of over 7000 meters, making it an attractive place for mountaineers. If Kyrgyz Republic were to be rolled flat it would occupy a space larger than China; this coupled with a low population of 5 million people gives the republic a sense of space and freedom, making it popular with travellers.
The country boasts some of the most untouched and breathtaking nature in the world. For the local Kyrgyz, the enormous mountainous inland lake, Issyk Kul, (the second highest lake in the world) is a spiritual home for them and its enormous, mountain flanked shores attract travelers from all over the region and further. It lies about a three or four hour journey from Bishkek winding up into the mountains and is renowned for it's crystal clean water, forests and surrounding mountains.
The Kyrgyz comprise 70% of the nation's population and have historically been semi-nomadic herders, living in round tents called yurts and tending sheep, horses and yaks. (The icon you see on the far left is a view of the sky through the roof of a yurt - a strongly symbolic image for Kyrgyzstan, echoed in the nation's flag.) The majority of Kyrgyz retain this heritage to some degree and even modern Kyrgyz city-dwellers pride themselves in their ability to ride horses. As a race they are descended from the great Mongol hordes and therefore are exceptionally hospitable by nature.
In the rest of the country, this nomadic tradition continues to function seasonally as herding families return to the high mountain pasture (or jailoo) in the summer. Other ethnic groups include ethnic Russians (9.0%) concentrated in the North and Uzbeks (14.5%) living in the South, as well as Tartars
Kyrgyzstan is one of two of the five former Soviet republics in Central Asia to retain Russian as an official language, along with the majority Turkic language, Kyrgyz. Bishkek particularly has more Russian speakers than the rest of the country, and is therefore a good place to practice Russian. Of course, there are neighborhoods where Kyrgyz is spoken exclusively. Students focusing on Kyrgyz are matched up with such homestay families in the city.


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I recently recieved a Cork Tree Putter Grip, and I loved it so much I put it on my putter right away. The first thing you notice is that it is cork. I got the Stumpy version and it looks like other large grips, but it is much more effective. The cork leather provides a better experience than almost any other putter grip ever. The natural cork, and soft feel in the hands helps greatly in hot, sweaty conditions, especially when it is humid. With the grip not being able to slip, you can putt with less tension and have a better release of the putter. Also, dirt washes away easily with a wet cloth. Over twenty PGA tour players are currently using the Cork Tree Grip.
The recent winner of the Nedbank Cahmpionship in South Africa used the grip. Cork posseses a key ingredient called a honeycomb cell structure. Each of the cells have 14 sides and because it is filled with air, it is extremely strong and flexible. The first time I played with the grip I dropped two putts off my round average and the second time I used it I dropped off four putts! This thing is the real deal! You can find all there products over at www.corkputtergrips.com and see their Slim Jim grip, Bandit grip, Gimme grip, and the one I recieved, the Stumpy grip. Go out today and get one, you won't regret it! (Huge thanks to Mary Beth Lacy for getting me this item and information to help with the review.
Article courtesy of Anything Golf, view original article at http://anythinggolf1.wix.com/anythinggolf#!Cork-Tree-Putter-Grip/c137b/5552a72c0cf23d01648fdb63


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Johnny Symington and other suspects gathered at the B&F for a complete vertical of Quinta do Vesuvio.
1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Re: 1992 Vesuvio
Clear medium darker red colour. The fruit is there, surprisignly I get ripe banana (?), mocha, raisins and chocolate. Sweet, with high enough acidity to keep it fresh and vibrant. The tannins seem to want to go mellow but my gums experienced a slight grippy feel. Maybe this is one to cellar for a bit longer, would like to see how it evolves in the future.
Re: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
70% opacity, deep red. Good balance, good tannins, fullness, a tiny edge of acidity in the finish. Dark fruits all the way through. Licking my lips after this one! I liked this a lot - I think it will improve with more time.
Re: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
V92 75% opacity. Slight spice accompanying the fruits. It tasted more like a big Shiraz wine than a port, but with lots of sweet fruit and some alcohol on the finish.
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Re: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Bottle 10511. Dark red and concentrated appearance, opaque centre. Limited on the nose but a swirl releases delicious bramble fruit. Balanced texture on the palate, combining deep fruit and gentle tannins. Concentrated black fruit pastilles dominate the flavours, but the balance is ideal. The black pastilles lead on the aftertaste to a great, dark chocolate finish. 89/100
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